2018 OMB Nominations (Candidates/Nominees)

Erin Dreyling, PhD

128 S. Stone Hedge Drive Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 | 732-266-4158 | erin.dreyling@thermofisher.com

Overview

Senior professional experienced in leading the development, commercialization and evaluation of biotechnology and services for the food industry. Highly skilled in:

Food Safety (FSMA & HACCP)

Government & Scientific Affairs

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Food Microbiology

Scientific Communications

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Molecular Diagnostics

 Technical Sales and Marketing Support  Scientific Network Building  Contract Management

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Product Development & Evaluation Cross Functional Team Leadership

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Professional Experience REGULATORY LEADER FOR FOOD PROTECTION | THERMO FISHER | 2018 – PRESENT

 Participate in corporate strategic planning to grow global food protection business

 Gain government acceptance of food microbiology products and influence standard setting

 Represent company with third party certification bodies (e.g. AOAC, AFNOR, ISO) and develop validation strategy to gain market access in target regions

 Monitor global food protection policies and customer needs to inform product development and strategic planning

 Develop and leverage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders to inform strategy development and drive market adoption

VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH & SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS | ROKA BIOSCIENCE | 2015 – 2017

 Managed food microbiology research budget of 3 million dollars and supervised staff of 10 scientists to develop pathogen detection assays and related validations studies (e.g. AOAC, Health Canada)

 Served as senior food microbiologist for company and interfaced with Key Customers, Government Officials, Food Industry Trade Organizations, Consumer Groups, and Board of Directors

 Advised customers on food pathogen testing program development and related FDA and FSIS regulations

 Technical lead for sales and marketing activities including commercial strategy development, product requirements, voice of customer, due diligence, sales tools, training, and product evaluation studies

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